Events and News for the Short North Neighborhoods.

Friends of Goodale Park: Volunteer Work Day Sat, March 24, 9am-12pm:  Give back to your park!  Please join Friends of Goodale Park for our March cleanup. Will be pulling weeds, leaves and winter debris from all 11 garden beds to get ready for spring mulching and planting. Please wear weather-appropriate clothing, as we will be working outside. Meet at Goodale Park Caretaker's Residence. Check the Friends' website, Facebook or Twitter accounts, the morning of the event for final weather update before you head to the park. Unavailable? Mark your calendars for their next volunteer event: Saturday, April 14th 9:00am-12:00pm (Earth Day Work Day) Questions? Comments? Please contact Julie Hallan, Volunteer Coordinator, at 614-887-PARK (7275), volunteercoordinator@goodalepark.org. Short North Stage Presents: The Irish Curse The Short North Stage's current production is a hilariously frank but human comedy about five men and the rare conversations between them about how The Irish Curse of size - or rather lack of it - has ruled their lives. The play, which runs through April 1, revolves around a weekly therapy group for men afflicted with this alleged Irish shortcoming. When a twenty-something newcomer arrives, he challenges them to examine questions of identity, masculinity, sex, relationships and social status that the "curse" has thrown at them. Performances: Friday & Saturday, March 23 & 24, 8 p.m; Sunday, March 25, 3pm;  Friday, March 30, 8 p.m; Saturday, March 31, 2pm & 8pm; Sunday, April 1, 3pm All performances will be staged at the Garden Theater’s Green Room, 1187 N. High St. Tickets - $22.  Adult language and subject matter.  Call 866-967-8167 or visit www.shortnorthstage.org. Harrison West Utilities Construction Meeting The City of Columbus Department of Public Utilities will host a public meeting Tuesday, April 3, 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Harrison Park Condos Community Center, to let you know about upcoming construction in the Harrison West area. The construction, to begin later this summer, will separate storm water and sewer drainage as part of the City’s Wet Weather Management Plan. The result will be cleaner rivers and safer drinking water. Construction will affect 1st and 2nd Avenues from Oregon Avenue to Perry Street and Harrison Park. Access to local properties and garages will be maintained at all times. If you are unable to attend the public meeting and have questions, please contact City of Columbus Project Manager Jeremy Cawley, P.E., at 645-6795 or JKCawley@columbus.gov. Neighborhood Community Meeting - April 19th Please join the Short North Civic Association, Italian Village Society, and Harrison West Society are sponsoring a community forum for an update on impending construction projects in the Short North and their impact on the neighborhood.  There will also be presentation planned addition to Westminster Thurber.  In addition, COTA Community Relations Manager, Belinda Taylor will provide an update about current programs and services, special projects and future plans of the Authority.   Please join us on Thursday, April 19th at 7 pm in the Goodale Park shelterhouse.  Become a member of the Short North Civic Association The SNCA welcomes all area homeowners, renters, business owners, and employees to become members. Annual SNCA memberships cost $25 for individuals, $50 per household, and $75 for businesses. They can be purchased by visiting the link below.  JOIN TODAY!